NMCB 74 conducts mount out exercise [Image 1 of 5]

CAMP SHIELDS, OKINAWA, JAPAN

09.26.2012

Bay St. Louis, Miss., native Utilitiesman 3rd Class Christopher Cannon, left, from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74, marks the middle axle weight of a lube skid medium tactical vehicle replacement. The measurement is being taken as part of a mount out exercise during which the battalion is evaluated on their ability to prepare support equipment and personnel for air transport to a location requiring support of Naval Construction Forces. NMCB 74, homeported in Gulfport, Miss., is currently operating forward throughout the U.S. Pacific Command supporting U.S. naval and joint forces.